British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag
A British festival has apologized and pledged “a substantial donation” to Palestinian aid after cutting the amplification of an Irish band that displayed a Palestinian flag.
Róisín "Mary" Barrett, Charles Hendy, Andrew Hendy and Ken Mooney of The Mary Wallopers wave a Palestinian flag on the stage of the Victorious festival after their microphones were cut, Aug. 22, 2025 in Southsea, England.(photo credit: Mark Holloway/Redferns via Getty Images)ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
